Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Russell.
National Rank (2025)
#345
All-Time Peak Rank
#48 (1904)
Total U.S. Births
359,780
Unisex Distribution99.5% Boy / 0.5% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Russell Vibe: This choice is considered a Perennial Favorite. A historic staple that has maintained dominant national popularity for over half a century.
📖 The Story Behind Russell
According to SSA data, Russell achieved its highest historical rank of #48 in 1904. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1960 with 7,487 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 22.8%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Russell scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+22.8% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record7,487Births in 1960
Years in Top 100
94yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:1,023
1890s:2,780
1900s:4,552
1910s:24,842
1920s:37,208
1930s:28,840
1940s:41,336
1950s:62,406
1960s:60,447
1970s:35,469
1980s:26,651
1990s:13,740
2000s:7,792
2010s:7,409
2020s:5,285
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesRus-sell
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with R, a letter used by only 4.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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